Posts by Ashley Thornton
New Act Locally Waco T-shirt shows off Animals of Waco
(Press Release) An orangutan, a duck, a mammoth and a bear — the 2020 Act Locally Waco T-shirt shows off the wild side of Waco! Designed by local artist Hanna Braud, the shirts are on sale now! Order yours today and proudly show the world you are “Wild about Waco!” Here are some fun facts…
Read MoreCandidate for City Council, District 4: Kelly Palmer
By Kelly Palmer Affordable housing, economic development, and COVID-19 are three of the most pressing issues our District IV City Councilmember must prioritize. More than ever, we need trustworthy leaders who listen to their constituents’ needs and are well equipped to address the complex issues our city faces. Issue 1: Affordable Housing The rising cost…
Read MoreCivic Insights: Understanding what areas of town are eligible for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
(City council, school board, planning commission, county commissioners – these groups and several others represent us. They do the day to day work of running our community. It is our responsibility to keep informed about their work so that we can help them represent us effectively. “Civic Insights” by Jeffrey Vitarius is a regular feature…
Read MoreProsper Waco takes on Homeless Management Information System
Press release – The City of Waco has contracted with Prosper Waco to administer the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which is the federally funded program to track homeless populations and to understand their needs. Prosper Waco will provide data management and a reporting system for participating providers serving Greater Waco’s homeless and low-income population…
Read MoreTurn $5 into $10: New Voucher Program Launches to Boost Downtown Waco Business Sales
Press Release – A new voucher program, Biz Bucks, will launch at 8am on Thursday, October 1 as part of the “All in for Downtown Waco” campaign put in place to help support local Waco businesses. The Biz Bucks program aims to boost shopping in historic areas around Waco and was created to help local…
Read MoreWaco Culture Guide shines spotlight on Waco’s cultural wealth
By Cuevas Peacock (First published by the Baylor University Office of External Affairs) The Waco Culture Guide highlights the districts, affinity groups, businesses, history, and more of Waco’s communities of color. The vastness of Waco’s Cultural Wealth is often missed by those new to the city. This is especially true for the faculty, staff, and…
Read MoreVoting by Mail: Everything You Need to Know
By Stephen Carter With election day on November 3 approaching, the subject of voting by mail due to concerns for COVID-19 has been notable in public discourse. What is required of local voters who want to vote by mail, known as voting by absentee ballot? How is McLennan County ensuring that the vote by mail…
Read MorePlan to Vote!: Helpful round up of voting rules and tips
By Becca Muncy Step One: Getting Registered Election season is fast approaching (Election Day is November 3, 2020), and there’s no better time to get educated on voting in Waco! The first step is registering to vote. In the U.S., you are eligible to register if: You are a United States citizen You are a…
Read MoreCaritas of Waco Volunteers Needed
By Andrew Bryngelson, Caritas of Waco Volunteer Coordinator In 2019, Caritas had over 2,400 volunteers give more than 37,700 hours of their time in our food pantry, in our Hidden Treasures thrift stores, and at various fundraising events and food drives. The support our volunteers bring us is invaluable and without them, we wouldn’t be…
Read MoreCivic Insights: Who Pays for that Pipe? Part II
(City council, school board, planning commission, county commissioners – these groups and several others represent us. They do the day to day work of running our community. It is our responsibility to keep informed about their work so that we can help them represent us effectively. “Civic Insights” by Jeffrey Vitarius is a regular feature…
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